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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.40, 23,247.54 and 10,558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.40, 23,247.54 and 10,558.60 is: 14,580.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.40 : 23,247.54 = 10,558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.40/23,247.54 = 10,558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.40x = 23,247.54 × 10,558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.40x = 245,461,475.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,461,475.84/16,835.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,580.08

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